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| First impressions, lasting memories |
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| Weddings may begin with a proposal, but many brides agree that reality doesn set in until they see the words in print. One of the initial decisions you make in planning your wedding is whom you will include in the celebration. |
| Think of it as the first stop on a carefully thought-out journey: Not only does your invitation honor the presence of your family and friends, it also lays the foundation for what guests can expect of the wedding. It makes the first impression. |
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| Here are some tips from Letitia Baldridge, an etiquette expert, for assuring that creative invitations live up to etiquette expectations: |
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Communicate properly. Be specific about the festivities. If it’s a dinner, make that clear. If there is only a cocktail buffet following the ceremony, say so. |
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Put as much thought into the wording as you do into the design. Don’t concentrate so much on the flourishes that you let typos and misspellings slip through. |
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If you must use a reply card, don’t forget to stamp the envelope. In this fast-paced world, people need all the help they can get. |
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Do not automatically invite single people to bring a guest. Inquire first to avoid putting them in an awkward position if they don’t have someone to ask. If you know the name of the guest that a friend will be bringing, put his or her name on the invitation. |
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